PHOENIX — Jump on the rides at the Maricopa County Fair, stuff your face with fries at the FRIED Festival, cheer on the Suns, hang out on dog-friendly patios or listen to free live jazz while enjoying self-serve wine!
Here is a list of fun activities, festivals and events taking place around the Valley:
Bunny Photo Experience (through April 16, 2022)
Where: Arizona Mills near the Food Court, 5000 S Arizona Mills Cir. Tempe, AZ 85282
Cost: Reservations suggested, click the link for times and package pricing
Maricopa County Fair (through April 10, 2022)
Where: 1826 West McDowell Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85007
Cost: Starts at $4.50
Starbucks & Story: Let Us Write Your Life-Story as a Book Over Coffee! (April 8 - 10)
Where: Starbucks, 4717 N 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85014
Cost: Starting at $199.99
Live Music at the Montauk (April 8)
Where: The Montauk, 4360 N Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Cost: Must order while listening
FRIED, French Fry And Music Festival (April 9)
Where: Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 N. 3rd St. Phoenix, AZ 85004
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $12
WORLD OF CHEESE - Mozzarella & Burrata Cheese Making class (April 9)
Where: Momma's Organic Market, 7780 West Arrowhead Towne Center Glendale, AZ 85308
Time: 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $45.00
Neighbor Pop-Up Shop at Local Nomad (April 9)
Where: Loca Nomad, 100 E Camelback Rd #168, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE + Giveaways!
Uptown Farmers Market (April 9)
Where: North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 North Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85012
Time: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking -Phoenix- Virtual Free Trial Class (April 9)
Time: 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Cost: FREE
Live Music at the Montauk (April 9)
Where: The Montauk, 4360 N Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Must order while listening
Free Live Music — Jazz Night! (April 9)
Where: GenuWine Bar
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Phoenix Suns vs. Sacramento Kings (April 10)
Where: Footprint Center
Time: TBD
Cost: $110+
AZ CCW (Conceal & Carry Weapons) Permit Course (April 10)
Where: 4 Women By Women ~ Firearm Training, LLC 12630 North 103rd Ave. Suite #241 Sun City, AZ 85351
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Starting at $80
Live Music at the Montauk (April 10)
Where: The Montauk, 4360 N Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Must order while listening
ONGOING EVENTS
Twilight at OdySea: $25 Tickets after 4:30PM (every single day)
Where: OdySea Aquarium
Time: 4:30 - close
Cost: $25
Movement in the Courtyard (Every Saturday)
Where: The Churchill, 901 North 1st St. Phoenix, AZ 85004
Time: Starts at 9:00 a.m.
Cost: Donation-based entry fee
All levels work out with certified instructors!
Low Rider Cruise (Every Saturday)
Where: La Perla Sports Cantina, 5723 West Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Live Music on our Dog-Friendly Patio (Every Saturday)
Where: Frasher's Smokehouse, 3222 E Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85018
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CPR Certification (Every Saturday)
Where: CPR Certification Phoenix, 221 East Indianola Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85012
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $59.95 - $79.95
Learn French for FREE with props and fun! (Every Saturday)
Where: Waterfeel, 1620 West Nighthawk Way Phoenix, AZ 85045
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $30.00
FREE Online Painting Classes For Teens & Adults (Every Saturday)
Time: 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Cost: FREE
All You Can Eat Crepes! - New Interactive Brunch Experience (Every Sunday)
Where: Foch Café & Bistro, 21 E 6th St #146 Tempe, Arizona 85281
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $22
Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition (extended through April 30, 2022)
Where: Lighthouse Artspace, 4301 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Time: Various times throughout the day; reservations required
Cost: $40+
The FRIENDS™ Experience (The One in Phoenix) (through May 8, 2022)
Where: 10845 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85028
Cost: $30.50+
Chihuly in the Desert - Desert Botanical Garden (through June 19, 2022)
Where: Desert Botanical Garden
Time: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: Included with regular garden admission
Chihuly in the Desert - Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West (through June 19, 2022)
Where: Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
Time: Various tour times throughout the week
Cost: Guided tour, $25-$49 | self-guided tour, $18-$35
Survival of the Slowest (through August 7, 2022)
Where: Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Time: Daily 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; tickets are available to purchase on-site and online
Cost: Member Admission, $6.95* | General Admission, $8.95* | Kids under 3 are always FREE.
Treasures - Legendary Musical Instruments (through September 2022)
Where: 4725 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85050
Time: Daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: $14-$17
COMING UP:
Bunny Balloon Blast (April 15-16)
Where: Salt River Fields
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Adult $15+, Kids (Ages 3+) $10+ and Kids (0-2) are FREE
Arizona Rattlers vs. San Diego Strike Force (April 15)
Where: Footprint Center
Time: 7:05 p.m.
Cost: $11+
Easter at the Farm: Egg Hunt, Egg Toss, Games & Food Truck Fun! (April 16)
Where: Hunkapi Farms, 12051 North 96th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE - $20.00
Paint Your Pet! (April 16)
Where: Pip Coffee + Clay, 2617 N 24th St. Phoenix, AZ 85008
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $50
2022 Easter Musical Lunch: Pizza Buffet + Mighty Wurlitzer Concert (April 17)
Where: Organ Stop Pizza
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (doors open at 11:15, show starts at 11:45)
Cost: ALL YOU CAN EAT PIZZA BUFFET and Salad, plus unlimited Soft Drinks.
Adult Admission: $15 (includes tax)
Children 9 and under: $13 (includes tax)
Suns Road Game Rally vs. Milwaukee Bucks (April 19)
Where: Footprint Center
Time: Starts at 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $15.00
Suns Road Game Rally vs. Boston Celtics (April 22)
Where: Footprint Center
Time: Starts at 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $15.00
Collie Buddz Concert (April 23)
Where: Marquee Theatre, 730 N Mill Ave. Tempe, AZ 85281
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $23.00+
Neighbor Pop-Up Shop at Local Nomad (April 23)
Where: Loca Nomad, 100 E Camelback Rd #168, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE + Giveaways!
Muddy Princess: Outdoor 5k (3.1 miles) obstacle mud run for women (April 24)
Where: Rawhide Western Town & Event Center, 5700 W North Loop Rd Chandler, AZ 85226
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $49 - $99
Fish & Sips Happy Hour at OdySea Aquarium (April 28)
Where: Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 East Vía de Ventura Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Starts at $27.00 (Guests 21+ only)
Jordan Davis Concert (April 29)
Where: Marquee Theatre, 730 N Mill Ave. Tempe, AZ 85281
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $29.50+
Avondale Fiesta (April 30)
Where: Old Town Avondale, 495 E. Western Ave. Avondale, AZ 85323
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Uncorked: AZ Wine Festival (May 7)
Where: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 North Pima Road Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Cost: $60 – $75
